Tag Archives: Agriculture
BMO donation to USask supports research in regenative agriculture
A significant contribution to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will be used to push forward research focused on the future of food in Canada. BMO Financial Groups will contribute $2 million to t...
Apr 13, 2023
Louis Dreyfus company expands canola crush capacity in Saskatchewan
The further expansion of a canola facility in Saskatchewan will move the province even closer to its 2030 Growth Plan goal of crushing 75 per cent of the canola produced in the province. Louis Dreyfus...
Apr 12, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba have signed an agreement to work together on improving transportation corridors. Saskatchewan Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill said it’s important to work wi...
Apr 11, 2023
Canada’s ag sector looking at potential massive labour shortage
The country could be in desperate need of more farmers in around ten years time. That's according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) which claims by 2033 there will be a shortage of aro...
Apr 10, 2023
Canada's ag sector looking at potential massive labour shortage
The country could be in desperate need of more farmers in around ten years time.That's according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) which claims by 2033 there will be a shortage of arou...
Apr 10, 2023
Ag industry will be involved in evaluating the post-pandemic labour market situation
The Canadian agriculture industry has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the most pressing issues that it faces today is the availability of skilled labour. Canadian Agricultura...
Apr 10, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Monday April 10, 2023
A new report said more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage. The report from the RBC, Boston Consulting Group Centre for Canada’s F...
Apr 10, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday April 6, 2023
Spring weight restrictions are now in effect on Saskatchewan highways. It’s used by the province and rural municipalities to reduce potential damage. Highways minister Jeremy Cockrill said weigh...
Apr 06, 2023
USask begins research on insects in new facility
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will house the first insect research facility with quarantine capabilities in a western Canadian university. The Saskatchewan Insect Research Facility (USIRF), l...
Apr 06, 2023
Livestock Summit looks for ways to support the industry
Participants at yesterday’s Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Livestock Summit shared their concerns about the future the industry. Cattle, bison, and sheep producers exp...
Apr 06, 2023
